Planning Center vs Rock RMS
Planning Center
planningcenter.com
Rock RMS
rockrms.comSide by side
| Figure | Planning Center | Rock RMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/mo | $0.37/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 11 | 2 |
| Spec score · Church Event Management Software | 8.9 (#4) | 7.6 (#28) |
| Spec score · Church Check-In Software | 8.9 (#5) | 7.6 (#33) |
| Spec score · Church Scheduling Software | 8.8 (#7) | 7.5 (#30) |
| Spec score · Church Management Software | 8.9 (#8) | 7.5 (#27) |
| Headquarters | Carlsbad, California, United States | Peoria, Arizona, United States |
| Intended users | Planning Center describes its products as suitable for churches of any size, including small neighborhood churches and churches with multiple campuses. | Rock says its tools serve churches ranging from a single staff member to multisite teams. |
| Security | Planning Center states it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and PCI Level One compliant, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and uses a multilayered backup strategy. | Rock’s security process accepts private vulnerability reports through Talos, targets acknowledgement within 1–2 business days, and assessment within 3–5 business days. |
| Support | Support is free for customers and noncustomers, with a stated response time of about one business hour Monday through Friday and a weekend crew for emergencies. | Rock directs users to its community for answers, knowledge sharing, and real-time discussion, while listed Rock Partners provide support services. |
Plans
Planning Center
- CalendarFree
- PeopleFree
- ServicesFree
- Services FreeFree
- Services 20$15 a month
- Services 50$32 a month
- Services 150$69 a month
- Services 400$115 a month
- Services 1000$179 a month
- Services$239 a month
Rock RMS
- Rock RMS (self-hosted)$4.45 a year
- Rock RMS cloud hostingPrice not published
In their own words
Planning Center
Planning Center is a church ministry platform with products for people management, events, worship planning, donations, groups, and church apps. People centralizes membership information and ministry activity such as attendance, giving, and volunteering. Services supports worship planning, volunteer scheduling, team communication, and rehearsal tools. Other listed capabilities include group management, event registration, child check-in, and SMS messaging. Free plans are listed for Calendar, People, and Services: Calendar includes one room, People has an unlimited database and reporting, and Services includes five team members and 100 MB of storage. The pricing note lists paid access from $5/mo and a 30-day trial; a member limit of 75 is also listed. Services plans include unlimited feature access, teams, service types, and plans, with pricing based on the number of people accessing the system. The Services app supports iOS and Android phones and tablets, but not Windows devices. Integrations include SongSelect, PraiseCharts, Checkr, Mailchimp, Zapier, and third-party tools; an open API is also available. Planning Center states its products suit churches of any size.